Tag Archives: Thankful

A Second

Posted on August 5, 2019 by DAP

“If only for a second, STOP and appreciate the fact that you’re alive.” (I do this MANY times each and everyday, followed by a prayer of gratitude.)

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GRATITUDE – EACH and EVERY DAY

Posted on October 6, 2018 by DAP

“Grant me daily the grace of gratitude, to be thankful for all my many gifts, and so be freed from artificial needs, that I might lead a joyful, simple life.” ~ Edward Hays I just wanted to affirm how deeply … Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on December 1, 2017 by DAP

“Be thankful for the hard times for they have made you.” ~ Lolly Daskal    

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Blessed Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2017 by DAP

I have been blessed And I feel like I’ve found my way I thank God for all I’ve been given At the end of every day I have been blessed With so much more than I deserve To be here … Continue reading →

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I’m Thankful

Posted on September 14, 2017 by DAP

I fall, I rise, I make mistakes, I live, I learn, I’ve been hurt but I’m alive I’m human I’m not perfect but I’m thankful

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Broken Heart, Hospitals and TEN Years

Posted on April 28, 2017 by DAP

“If through a broken heart God can bring His purposes to pass in the world, then thank Him for breaking your heart.” (Note – This post will be a rambling bunch of thoughts) For the past few weeks I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Breath

Posted on March 19, 2017 by DAP

“With EVERY breath you take, someone just took their last one. Be THANKFUL for your life.”

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2016 by DAP

”He who thanks but with the lips, Thanks but in part; The full, the true Thanksgiving Comes from the heart.” ~ J.A Shedd Celebrating another Thanksgiving, with never ending gratitude to my anonymous heart donor and to God. My heart … Continue reading →

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Grateful Mindset

Posted on August 12, 2016 by DAP

“Those with a grateful mindset tend to see a message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, even small ones, to get back up.” ~ Steve Maraboli  

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Room Full of Miracles

Posted on December 11, 2015 by DAP

“You will face your greatest opposition when you are closest to your biggest miracle.” ~ Shannon L. Alder Last night I was blessed to be able to attend a holiday party at my transplant center. It was a joyous festive … Continue reading →

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